Shimonoseki
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Shimonoseki is a major city located at the southwestern tip of Honshu in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It serves as a vital transportation hub connecting Honshu to Kyushu across the Kanmon Straits. The city is famous for its historical role in the Treaty of Shimonoseki and its thriving fugu industry.
Statistics
Area
716.17 km²
Population
252,844